How to Use the New WordPad in Windows 7

With the new version of WordPad that works with Windows 7, you can now create a formatted document without having to use a full-blown word processor like Word. Microsoft beefed up the capabilities of the WordPad program to include a Scenic Ribbon full of editing and formatting tools. Windows Live WordPad provides a virtual pad for jotting down ideas, making notes, creating small documents, or entering programming code.

Although WordPad isn’t as robust as some mainstream word processors, it’s a great choice for creating simple documents with a few formatting bells and whistles.

Enter text into the document. Click and drag to select the text, and then click the Home tab.

Adjust the font settings to your liking.

You can change the Font, Font Style, and Size, as well as apply subscript or superscript effects. You can also modify the font color and change the font background color, by clicking the appropriate buttons.

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Click various other formatting tools, such as the alignment buttons or the Bullets button on the Ribbon.

Click an image in your Picture folder and then click Open.

Modify the inserted object however you want.

When your document is complete click the Save button. Select a name and location and then click Save.

Your file will be there to open and edit (like correcting the spelling of favorite) when you need it.

E-mailing a copy of your WordPad document is simplicity itself. Just click the WordPad button and click Send E-mail. An e-mail form appears from your default e-mail program with the file already attached. Just enter a recipient and a message and click Send. It’s on its way!